Eventful Week!

The Lord's Day yesterday was a wild and crazy day. We started the week off with a bang! On "Mind Control Conference" Sundays, it's always going to be a little different because this conference meets in the building next to our church about 10 times a year. So, when they meet, there is no parking to be found around our church. It's a hike to church but certainly worth it! Yesterday was no different and it was a little challenging getting to church on time--even for those of us that arrive early to set things up. Also, with a guest speaker, that adds some stress because things don't usually go as smoothly as when Pastor Ronnie is preaching. But Dr. Stanley Touissant certainly blessed us and he added much good to the worship service. And as a positive note to the Mind Control attendees taking our parking places, the Adult Sunday School class decided to turn the situation for good. Several of the class members arrived early and gave out bottled water and invitations to the attendees for the Danube Easter service this week. According to the class members, it was really positive and they believe that some of the Hungarian attendees will visit us for Easter. We pray they will and we know they will hear TRUTH.

To continue the crazy Sunday, Curt's car had began to die on him on the way to church and that wasn't good. He was planning on taking that car to Serbia on Sunday afternoon. A rental car had to be hastily arranged since he couldn't take the van! Curt was responsible to get Ronnie down to the Bible School in Opovo in time for Ronnie to teach. So, leaving for Serbia HAD to happen. Praise! Curt and Ronnie arrived safely in Serbia even in a rental car and even with the car stuffed with things for people in Serbia. They sailed through the border and got to the Bible school late Sunday night.

Then we had another adventure this morning--Monday. Sarah Duggan, the daughter of Shay's good friend, came to visit for a few days. Sarah is an Auburn student and she is studying Spanish for 4 months in Spain. She flew over to Budapest from Madrid on Thursday. We had a terrific time with her over the weekend. Since Curt was in Serbia, Shay and Olivia were planning to take Sarah to the airport this morning. Sarah's family was also flying into Madrid THIS morning to visit with her for a few days. So, of course, getting her to her flight was important. We left in plenty of time but oh no! The traffic was at an incredible level. We inched along. A 40 minute trip to the airport turned into a 2 hour trip. It truly was looking like Sarah would miss her flight. We were really praying that wouldn't happen! She just couldn't miss a minute of being with her family. But Praise! After some "speeding" on Shay's part, we arrived at the airport about 20 minutes before the flight was to take off. Sarah and Olivia ran in and checked in. The lady checking her in was shocked that Sarah was just checking in. They ended up esorting Sarah to the plane and told her that her luggage wouldn't make it. Oh, well. At least Sarah made it.

Whew! What a week and it's only Monday. We're busy packing to send stuff next Tuesday so that will make our week full. Plus, with Easter Sunday coming and so many logistics to work out for that, it could make for an interesting few days. We're sure you've had crazy weeks like this, too! So, you'll know how to pray. It truly encourages us to know that people read our blog and pray for all of us. Thank you! Your prayers are appreciated.

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